Hurtigruten Expeditions is now HX!

Hurtigruten Expeditions is now HX!

About Hurtigruten

Learn more about us, our history, our visions for the future and the places we are sailing to.

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Get to know our history

Since 1893, we have been the lifeblood of the Norwegian coast. A household name loved by locals for decades. The route we founded binds the country together, transporting people, delivering goods, and sustaining communities. 

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Our History

Since 1893, we have been the lifeblood of the Norwegian coast. A household name loved by locals for decades. The route we founded binds the country together, transporting people, delivering goods, and sustaining communities. 

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The origin of the original: the beginnings of Hurtigruten

When shipping pioneer Richard With founded The Original Coastal Express back in 1893, little did he know that it would forever change the future of the Norwegian coast.

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Our story together

We are generations of sailors, cooks, receptionists, waitresses all working to bind the country together. For over 130 years, our ships have been a lifeline to coastal communities of all sizes and a way of life for the people who reside here.

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Hurtigrutemuseet: A Home for Our History

How a Captain’s love for our maritime heritage led to a beautiful museum in Stokmarknes, dedicated to The Coastal Express.

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Norway’s Coastal Kitchen

Fresh ingredients, sourced where we sail

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Norway’s Coastal Kitchen

On a voyage with us you won’t just see the Norwegian coast; you’ll taste it too. As we sail its length, we pick from its pantry, sourcing the finest homegrown produce from the ports we visit.

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Our partners in produce

Our Norway’s Coastal Kitchen trades with 50 farms, fisheries, bakeries, butchers, cheesemakers, distilleries, and ice-cream innovators. Look forward to trying their produce first hand during your voyage, savouring the many flavors of the Norwegian coast.

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Restaurants on MS Trollfjord

The dining concepts aboard exquisitely designed MS Trollfjord proudly present Norwegian cuisine at its finest and most sustainable.

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Restaurants on the Coastal Express

Reflecting our love of food and our home, each of our onboard restaurants is named after an aspect of the Norwegian coast. Together, they offer our guests an exciting exploration of our homeland’s cuisine.

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The Cheesemakers Between Lofoten’s Peaks

Aalan Farm is one of the few goat farms in Nordland county, in the Arctic. Here, owners Tove and Knut Åland have developed a thriving eco-farm that celebrates artisanal produce.

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Taste the bubbles of the sea: Havets Bobler

Discover the story behind this sea-aged, sparkling sensation, created exclusively to serve on our ships.

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Meet our Culinary Ambassadors

Astrid Nässlander and Halvar Ellingsen are two top-tier Head Chefs from the Norwegian coast, bringing their specialist knowledge of local ingredients and their own culinary flair to our menus.

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Get to know our different experiences along the coast

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The Coastal Express

The 'World's most Beautiful Voyage', loved since 1893.

This is our classic route that has faithfully served the families and communities of the Norwegian coast for generations.  

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The Svalbard Express

An iconic voyage deep into the Arctic Circle and the land of the Midnight Sun.

Relive pioneering adventures on a magical sailing along the Norwegian coast and up to the edge of the world.

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The North Cape Express

Sail to the North Cape at the top of Europe on an all-inclusive Northern Lights cruise from Oslo or Bergen.

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The Spitsbergen Adventurer

A nostalgic voyage of the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago to experience a remote wilderness of fjords, glaciers, and polar wildlife.

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Sustainability is our goal

Hurtigruten commits to eco-upgrades by 2024, with 7 ships leading in CO2 reduction by 25% and NOx by 80%. Additionally, 3 vessels transition to hybrid power, ensuring the conservation of Norway's coastal environment and support for local livelihoods.

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Sustainability

Working towards an emission-free future

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Sea Zero

Channeling the same pioneering spirit as our first voyage in 1893, we are embarking on a journey to build our first fully zero-emission ship for The Coastal Express by 2030. It is the most ambitious sustainability initiative in our 130-year history. 

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Energy-efficient cruise ship

Together with a consortium of 12 maritime partners and research institute SINTEF, we are proud to present concept designs of our first zero-emission ship that will sail on the Norwegian coast in 2030.  

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Environmental Upgrades

By 2025, in one of the largest environmental ship upgrades in Europe and in our history, we will have transformed all our ships with major upgrades.

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Awards & Webinars

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Awards & Accolades

Both consumers and industry specialists are raving about Hurtigruten!

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Webinars

Embark on a virtual exploration with our Norway webinars, unlocking the wonders of fjords, cultural richness, and untold stories. Join us for an immersive experience, delving into the heart of Norway's captivating landscapes and vibrant heritage.

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Onboard experience

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Your coastal experience

From in-depth lectures to handpicked hikes, our Coastal Experience Team is on hand to enhance your voyage, both on board and on land. Nobody knows the areas we sail along the Norwegian coast better than they do.

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Excursions with Hurtigruten

Elevate your Hurtigruten voyage with our captivating shore excursions, revealing Norway's rich nature, culture, and history in-depth. Book today!

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Life on board MS Trollfjord

Newly refurbished in 2023, MS Trollfjord reawakens a romantic, golden age of travel. The flagship of The Svalbard Express and The North Cape Express, it takes its name from a small but spectacular fjord in the Vesterålen archipelago, with a décor that reflects the beauty of the coastline it sails.

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Meet the team: MS Trollfjord

Get to know your Coastal Experience Team on board the flagship for The Svalbard Express and The North Cape Express. Their passion, expertise, and love for the Norwegian coast will ensure your voyage is a memorable one.

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Meet the team on our Coastal Express ships

Get to know your Coastal Experience Team on board the ships sailing our flagship route from Bergen to Kirkenes. Their passion, expertise, and love for the Norwegian coast will ensure your voyage is an authentic one.

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Mixed excursion packages

These excursion packages are available all year round on our 12-day Classic Roundtrip and 11-day Voyage of Discovery (excluding selected Christmas sailings). To book, please contact our Customer Sales Center prior to departure.

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